A well-established knowledge of the fractographic characteristics of cast alloys is required to perform fracture analysis of failed components and to determine their fracture mechanisms. These analyses contribute to the continuous improvement of the production process and product design. This paper presents typical macrofractographic and microfractographic aspects of fatigue failures of cast aluminum components. As […]

The term â€œheat treatingâ€ for aluminum alloys is frequently restricted to the specific operations employed to increase strength and hardness of the precipitation-hardenable wrought and cast alloys. These usually are referred to as the â€œheat-treatableâ€ allo

Tokyo, October 15, 2003 – To a “Do cars excite you ?” theme, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a number of concept cars, new-generation engine family and other technology, rally machines and current production models as it explores a new emotional relationship between man and machine at the 37 th Tokyo Motor Show. […]

Aluminum, or aluminium if you prefer, was first discovered in the early 1800’s and produced in quantity in 1824. By the turn of the century, aluminium was being reliably cast, rolled and formed. Automakers quickly discovered its attributes and it has played an important roll in automobile construction ever since. Aluminum has been used for […]